11-07-2014, 12:37 AM
The $40 helmet that I bought from Northern meets the same standards/approvals as the $300 helmets (ANSI Z87.1 , CSA Z94.3 and CE EN379). I've had it for 15 years and it has never flashed me or let me down. I found it through a recommendation by Jodie over on WeldingTipsandTricks. If it's good enough for him, I guess its good enough for me. The reviews on Northern weren't half bad either (495/502).
Tom
Tom